What are the main factors that influence a Plan Administrator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Plan Administrator's salary?

A Plan Administrator's salary grows with experience: a Benefits Administrator I (0-2 years)earns $58,063, a Plan Administrator (2-4 years)earns $71,380, a Benefits Administrator III (4-7 years)earns $88,276,

What are the highest paying states for a Plan Administrator?

Plan Administrator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Plan Administrator roles are District of Columbia $77,503, California $77,209, Massachusetts $76,180. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Plan Administrator roles make?

Salaries for Plan Administrator level roles vary by specialization: Stock Plan Administrator: $120,200; Stock Plan Administrator IV: $119,452; Retirement Plan Administrator III: $82,770; Retirement Plan Senior Administrator: $82,200; Equity Plan Administrator: $81,326.

Plan Administrator Salary in Delaware

How much does a Plan Administrator make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Plan Administrator in Delaware is $70,888 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, a Plan Administrator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,752
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,802 to $77,098
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,351

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Plan Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,098	$6,425	$1,483	$37
Average	$70,888	$5,907	$1,363	$34
25th Percentile	$63,802	$5,317	$1,227	$31

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Key Factors That Influence Plan Administrator Salaries

A Plan Administrator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Plan Administrator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Plan Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $77,503.
California: $77,209.
Massachusetts: $76,180.

District of Columbia $77,503 California $77,209 Massachusetts $76,180 Washington $75,900 New Jersey $75,872 Alaska $75,774 Connecticut $74,808 New York $74,416

Hawaii $73,163 Rhode Island $72,575 Maryland $72,176 Minnesota $71,630 Colorado $71,420 Illinois $71,350 Oregon $71,084 Delaware $70,888

New Hampshire $70,765 Virginia $70,489 Pennsylvania $69,684 Nevada $69,278 North Dakota $69,145 Michigan $68,935 Wisconsin $68,858 Vermont $68,704

Texas $68,277 Maine $68,249 Arizona $68,207 Ohio $68,158 Georgia $67,514 Indiana $67,192 Wyoming $67,129 Utah $67,031

Iowa $66,989 Kansas $66,653 Louisiana $66,555 North Carolina $66,520 Missouri $66,506 Florida $66,233 Montana $66,086 Nebraska $65,946

Kentucky $65,869 South Carolina $65,589 Tennessee $65,414 Idaho $65,344 New Mexico $64,833 Oklahoma $64,721 Alabama $64,308 South Dakota $63,615

Arkansas $63,237 West Virginia $63,034 Mississippi $62,425

Top Paying Cities for Plan Administrators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $73,366
Little Creek: $72,687
Magnolia: $72,988

Lincoln, DE $73,366 Little Creek, DE $72,687 Magnolia, DE $72,988 Milford, DE $73,366 Marydel, DE $72,414 Millsboro, DE $73,366 Millville, DE $73,856 Milton, DE $73,366

Nassau, DE $73,366 Ocean View, DE $73,856 Rehoboth Beach, DE $73,856 Seaford, DE $72,596 Selbyville, DE $73,856 Smyrna, DE $72,330 Viola, DE $72,988 Woodside, DE $72,778

Bear, DE $71,798 Newark, DE $71,826 Claymont, DE $71,882 Delaware City, DE $71,826 Hockessin, DE $71,882 Kirkwood, DE $71,826 Middletown, DE $72,183 Montchanin, DE $71,882

New Castle, DE $71,882 Odessa, DE $72,281 Port Penn, DE $71,630 Rockland, DE $71,882 Saint Georges, DE $71,826 Townsend, DE $72,176 Winterthur, DE $71,882 Lewes, DE $73,366

Wilmington, DE $71,882 Dover, DE $72,652 Dover Afb, DE $72,820 Bethany Beach, DE $73,856 Bethel, DE $72,596 Bridgeville, DE $73,366 Camden Wyoming, DE $72,729 Cheswold, DE $72,484

Clayton, DE $72,302 Dagsboro, DE $73,856 Delmar, DE $72,596 Ellendale, DE $73,366 Felton, DE $73,366 Fenwick Island, DE $73,856 Frankford, DE $73,856 Frederica, DE $73,366

Georgetown, DE $73,366 Greenwood, DE $73,366 Harbeson, DE $73,366 Harrington, DE $73,366 Hartly, DE $72,267 Houston, DE $73,366 Kenton, DE $72,302 Laurel, DE $72,596

Yorklyn, DE $71,882

Plan Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Plan Administrator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on February 01, 2026

$63,802

Average $70,888/year

$77,098

$5,317

Average $5,907/month

$6,425

$1,227

Average $1,363/week

$1,483

$31

Average $34/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,098	$6,425	$1,483	$37
Average	$70,888	$5,907	$1,363	$34
25th Percentile	$63,802	$5,317	$1,227	$31

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